The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 111-04 inside FedExForum on Wednesday night. Memphis heads into the All-Star break having won 13 of their last 15 games on their home floor.
The Grizzlies, who entered the game as the NBA leaders in points in the paint (56.7), outscored the Trail Blazers 76-34 in the paint tonight, tying a season high (other: Jan. 28 vs. Denver). The Grizzlies used a 20-6 run to grab a 31-24 lead with 0:47 remaining in the first period following a layup from Brandon Clarke. The lead changed eight times in the first quarter before the Grizzlies would hold the lead for the rest of the night.